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All we need is for our politicians to realise this and do something about it he connection between wellbeing and political stability isn’t immediately obvious, but new research and thinking on this subject is Tshowing a powerful and very direct correlation which demands our close attention. Speaking at the Global Wellness Summit in Austria recently, economist Thierry Malleret explained that we are hard-wired to object to unfairness and that our increasingly unjust world is giving rise to dictators, extreme political movements and civil unrest. He said wellbeing strategies by governments around the world are essential to counteract this trend and also to off set the many factors which are causing ‘unwellness’, such as pollution, overconsumption of toxic social media content, unwell ageing, obesity, and diabetes. De Neve: direct correlation between happiness and political stability The impact of happiness and wellbeing on geopolitical stability was also explored by keynote, Jan-Emmanuel De Neve, professor of economics at Oxford University. Happier people have happier lives He led with a quote from Ben Bernanke, economist and this creates opportunity. People at the Brookings Institution, who served as chair of the Federal Reserve: “The ultimate purpose of economics is to who are happiest at 16, 18 and 22 will understand and promote the enhancement of wellbeing.” earn US$3,000 a year more by age 30 De Neve said there’s a clear correlation between happiness, wellbeing and economic success – and in turn, an impact on political stability and social cohesion. He cited Greece as an terms of both wellbeing and mental wellness” and as a result example, saying wellbeing in Greece was at its lowest level will earn up to US$10,000 less than average in adulthood. on record following the country’s economic collapse. The deteriorating situation young people face in terms Research has found happiness is fragile – more easily of their happiness, wellbeing and opportunity is a cause destroyed than created – and people are twice as sensitive to of huge concern. We’re building a world in which they’re loss of economic status as they are to its gain. more likely to fail and less likely to achieve their potential. He showed a direct correlation between happiness and Essentially we’re building a less happy and less fair future. wealth – happier people have happier lives and this creates With proven solutions available, we must mobilise as an opportunity. People who are happiest at age 16, 18 and 22 industry and take every step we can to change this situation. will earn US$3,000 more a year than average by age 30. However, he said “today’s adolescents are falling behind in Liz Terry, editorial director @elizterry Contact Spa Business magazine: TEL: +44 (0)1462 431385 EMAIL: [email protected] WEB: www.spabusiness.com TWITTER: @spabusinessmag FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/spabusiness ©CYBERTREK 2016 spabusiness.com issue 4 2016 7 http://www.spabusiness.com THE NEW FRONTIER OF SKINCARE XMF Biotech Marine Sugar http://www.spabusiness.com FROM THE SEA TO THE SKIN The benefits of the sea are fascinating and limitless; PHYTOMER makes exceptional products out of them. Biotechnology unlocks the power of natural ingredients; PHYTOMER stands out with its advanced Research Laboratory. 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